Let Playtime Lead the Way
Open-ended play keeps children curious and busy for hours, which matters in compact Maltese homes where a bit of imagination goes a long way. IKEA's LUSTIGT collection is built entirely around that idea, with no fixed rules attached.
Why rules-free play matters at home
Play is not just a way to pass an afternoon, it shapes how children think, move and connect with others. IKEA's designers behind the LUSTIGT collection set out to create toys and games with no set start, no finish and no rulebook, so children can shape the experience themselves. For families in flats and maisonettes with limited floor space, that flexibility counts for a lot: a game that bends to the room and the mood, rather than demanding a fixed layout, fits naturally into everyday Maltese living.
A world built for endless imagination
The imaginary world running through much of the LUSTIGT range came from a design studio known for building richly detailed, open-ended settings where play never quite reaches an end point. That same spirit carries through pieces made for colour, texture and hands-on making, from paper crafts to woven textures to playful mess with paint. These are the kind of toys that do not ask to be put together one correct way, which makes them easy to bring out, pack away and bring out again in smaller homes.
FLISAT doll’s house/wall shelf, 58x59x22 cm
MÅLA easel, softwood, 66x48 cm
MÅLA paper roll holder with storage, 50x13 cm
DUKTIG 5-piece toy cookware set, stainless steel colour
DUKTIG 5-piece toy kitchen utensil set, multicolour
DJUNGELSKOG soft toy, brown bear
Games that invite children to make their own rules
One of the collection's designers developed its dart game after watching his own daughter invent her own way of playing, rather than following instructions handed to her. That thinking runs through the LUSTIGT wall shelf and LUSTIGT dart game alike, pieces designed to be used however a child decides on the day. It is a refreshing approach for parents who would rather hand over a toy and step back than referee a strict set of rules, especially during Malta's long summer stretches indoors.
UPPSTÅ building beakers, multicolour, 8 cm
GULLIGAST baby gym, multicolour, 90x49 cm
UPPSTÅ toddler walker, green, 40x30 cm
UPPSTÅ bead maze, multicolour, 29x24 cm
UPPSTÅ pull toy, hedgehog/multicolour, 15x6 cm
UPPSTÅ toy hammering block, multicolour, 24x10 cm
Shop Games to develop motor skills
Browse the LUSTIGT pieces online and order with straightforward delivery to your door in Malta or Gozo, ready for whatever games your children invent next.